10/10 Excellent
Beth A.
1 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot!!
Beth A.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024
Entire home
Centrally located charming Victorian
Holiday home in San Rafael with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3125.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
SAN RAFAEL, CA
- Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel11 min walk
- Place, Dominican University of California2 min drive
- Place, Marin County Civic Center5 min drive
- Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Centrally located charming Victorian
A charming Victorian in the greatly desirable Gerstle Park area. It is a quiet tree lined neighbourhood with an easy walk to vibrant historic downtown San Rafael.
The downtown 4th street corridor is home to several shops, cafes and restaurants and the Smith Rafael Theatre home of the MVFF.
Muffin Mania, Safeway and Panama Hotel are within a 6 minutes walk.
The San Rafael Pacifics stadium is within 2 blocks as are the public Tennis courts, Bocce ball courts.
Close to many golf courses and hiking and biking trails.
It is a great location for adventures in San Francisco, exploring, hiking and biking in West Marin and the Northern California Coast or leisurely days of wine tasting in the Wine Country.
You can enjoy a tranquil backyard with the sounds of the birds and the pond - a lovely place to relax on the hammock and read, have drinks on the patio or have dinner under the wisteria arbor.
If you are lucky, you will also see some wildlife - on occasion, turkeys, deer and fox come to play and hang out in the back yard.
The house is fully furnished with bright beautiful decor and can be a haven for book lovers and cooks.
The primary bedroom has a queen size bed, bedside tables and armoire.
The second bedroom has a day bed and built in closet.
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The artistic long driveway is shared with parking for 1 car.
Newly updated central heating and air-conditioning
Generator is installed in case of loss of power as PG&E has been wont to do.
Security system
Easy access to US101 and walking distance to the San Rafael Bus Depot and the Smart Train.
Owner pays for:
Garbage
Wifi
Housecleaning every other Thursday
Yard maintenance
Flexible 6 months to 1 year lease.
No smoking or vaping
No animals
The downtown 4th street corridor is home to several shops, cafes and restaurants and the Smith Rafael Theatre home of the MVFF.
Muffin Mania, Safeway and Panama Hotel are within a 6 minutes walk.
The San Rafael Pacifics stadium is within 2 blocks as are the public Tennis courts, Bocce ball courts.
Close to many golf courses and hiking and biking trails.
It is a great location for adventures in San Francisco, exploring, hiking and biking in West Marin and the Northern California Coast or leisurely days of wine tasting in the Wine Country.
You can enjoy a tranquil backyard with the sounds of the birds and the pond - a lovely place to relax on the hammock and read, have drinks on the patio or have dinner under the wisteria arbor.
If you are lucky, you will also see some wildlife - on occasion, turkeys, deer and fox come to play and hang out in the back yard.
The house is fully furnished with bright beautiful decor and can be a haven for book lovers and cooks.
The primary bedroom has a queen size bed, bedside tables and armoire.
The second bedroom has a day bed and built in closet.
.
The artistic long driveway is shared with parking for 1 car.
Newly updated central heating and air-conditioning
Generator is installed in case of loss of power as PG&E has been wont to do.
Security system
Easy access to US101 and walking distance to the San Rafael Bus Depot and the Smart Train.
Owner pays for:
Garbage
Wifi
Housecleaning every other Thursday
Yard maintenance
Flexible 6 months to 1 year lease.
No smoking or vaping
No animals
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
San Rafael
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Gerstle Park, a neighbourhood in San Rafael. Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
SAN RAFAEL, CA
What's nearby
- Falkirk Cultural Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Dominican University of California - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Marin County Civic Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Muffin Mania Cafe - 4 min walk
- Depot Garden Cafe - 8 min walk
- Tam Commons - 10 min walk
- Red Rooster Brick Oven - 10 min walk
- Sabor A Mexico - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Manny K.
20 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Manny K.
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Aparna Branz
Languages:
English
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